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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa running back Gavin Williams runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Williams rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 10-7.

Running back Gavin Williams becomes fifth Iowa football player to enter transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

Iowa football's offensive roster continues to thin, as running back Gavin Williams has become the fifth Hawkeye to announce his intentions to enter the transfer portal. "Hawkeye Nation, I want to...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football wide receiver Arland Bruce to enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2022

For the second time in as many days, an Iowa wide receiver has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. After sophomore wideout Keagan Johnson announced yesterday that he would be entering...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara carries the ball during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Opinion | Cade McNamara will need an adequate supporting cast to fix Iowa football’s offense

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 2, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz and his coaching staff took a bold first step in the renovation of their offense Thursday evening, adding former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara to their 2023...

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws a pass during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. McNamara threw for 16 completions on 24 attempts. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara to transfer into Iowa football program

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor December 1, 2022

Iowa football has added a new quarterback to its 2023 roster. Former Michigan QB Cade McNamara is transferring to Iowa with two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. He made his decision public...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson warms up before a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Johnson was out for a majority of the season due to injury.

Iowa football wide receiver Keagan Johnson to enter transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 1, 2022

Iowa football wide receiver Keagan Johnson announced on Twitter Thursday that he will enter the transfer portal. Johnson, who played for the Hawkeyes in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, will have three...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. LaPorta caught four passes for 95 yards, but did not finish the game because of injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Sam LaPorta named Big Ten Tight End of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 30, 2022

Iowa football senior Sam LaPorta is the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. LaPorta, who missed Iowa’s last game of the regular season with an undisclosed...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Campbell returned the ball to the end zone. Officials later determined Campbell stepped out of bounds on the return. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Jack Campbell named Big Ten Defensive Player, Linebacker of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa football linebacker Jack Campbell has been named the Big Ten's Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year and Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. Campbell...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla scrambles during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Padilla had a quarterback rating of 10.8. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla has entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder is in the portal as a graduate transfer. He plans to graduate from the University of Iowa in December. "It's...

Tennessee Titans place kicker Caleb Shudak (11) misses a field goal attempt as they face the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 29, 2022

Undrafted rookie kicker Caleb Shudak earned the first start of his young NFL career on Sunday. Shudak stepped up for the Tennessee Titans after incumbent Randy Bullock suffered a calf injury in warmups...

Michigan quarterback quarterback Cade McNamara speaks with media during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. McNamara was asked about being back in the stadium after last playing against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship in December. “Those feelings that we felt [from the Big Ten Championship] as they’re being triggered right now, you know, it only makes you want to work harder,” McNamara said at his podium. The event marked the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days.

Big Ten football notebook | Wisconsin, Nebraska introduce new head coaches, Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor November 28, 2022

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The former four-star recruit played in all 14 of the Wolverines games in 2021, amassing 2,470 yards and 15...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs out before a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football’s senior class leads Hawkeyes to bowl game

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter November 26, 2022

Iowa football's 2022 senior class will be remembered for its ability to fight through adversity. From enduring a COVID-19-shortened season in 2020 to starting a season 3-4 for the first time in...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Padilla had 141 passing yards. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Grading Iowa football’s 24-17 loss to Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 25, 2022

Not much went right for the Iowa football team on Friday afternoon. With five starters out of the game, the Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, 24-17. Along with surrendering the Heroes Trophy for...